Nuuk in April

Cold; sea ice still around.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• JuneGreatNear-24-hour light; boat trips and hiking; National Day on 21 June.
• JulyGreatWarmest month; insects near water; book hotels early.
• AugustGreatLong light, boat trips; northern lights return late in the month.
• SeptemberGoodAutumn colours; boat trips continue; fewer visitors.

• NuukHighs around 1 °C (34 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 34 °F (1 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 10 days
• Nuuk and the southwest coast, Greenland · Nuuk, Maniitsoq, Paamiutcool

  Maritime: winters around −8 °C (18 °F), summers 5–10 °C (41–50 °F); fog and wind can ground flights any time.Maritime: winters around 18 °F (−8 °C), summers 41–50 °F (5–10 °C); fog and wind can ground flights any time.

Crowds · Greenland overall

Medium

Prices · Greenland overall

Medium

Greenland overall: Long bright days and good snow for sledding in Disko Bay; Easter holidays.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nuuk, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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